Cucumber Avocado Toast and Most Hydrating Produce for Summer

Summer is almost here and I could not be more excited! Cucumbers are the quintessential summer veggie- hydrating, water-rich and filled with good-for-you nutrients. If I’m not slicing them onto a salad or dipping them into hummus, I like to add some to toast for added crunch. You know that avocado toast is a staple around here and the fun part is changing up the toppings for seasonal flair.

Nutrition:

Cucumber: Though the flesh of cucumber is most palatable to most, the skin is where most of the nutrition lies. Because of this fact, it is best to purchase organic varieties when you intend to consume the skin.

Avocado: This green fruit is filled with mono and polyunsaturated fats which help keep our arteries clean and heart healthy.

I’ve talked about “drinking your water” on here and I think it’s a smart move come summer time. Fruits and veggies boast a slew of vitamins and nutrients, but also H2O! That means you can help meet your daily water needs through your food choices as well, meaning you will have less chance of becoming dehydrated.

Water is the “forgotten nutrient”. Many underestimate its critical importance and the need to stay hydrated. As the weather warms, we are more prone to sweating and dehydration, which increases our body’s requirement for hydration. Water makes up more than two-thirds of our body’s weight and helps with a variety of functions including lubricating and cushioning our joints, and aiding elimination of waste.